Sandown Park Race 12 - Launching Pad Heats Thursday
PACIFIC POPPY (7) was in the minors two back (28.98) at Sale but ran below best last time at this track, finishing 7th. Has winning claims on her best figures. DARNUM DIESEL (1) has been settling off the speed lately, finishing fifth (30.89) last time in a Grade 5 at The Meadows. Warrants plenty of respect. LEVIATHAN (8) had a tricky draw and ran well to finish second, beaten 1.2 lengths, (30.15) at this track. Can feature again. BAUXITE BLINDER (5) can play a role in the finish without surprising.
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Didn't make the placings last time at The Meadows (30.89) in a Grade 5, finishing a 6 length fifth. Has two successes and six minors from 10 starts from box 1. Leading player.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 11/03/2026 | 10 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.89 | 0:30.50 | 0:29.99 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.0L | $4.50 |
| 5/8 | 01/03/2026 | 5 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.15 | 0:28.69 | 0:28.64 | N/A | 2 |
| 7.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 24/02/2026 | 15 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.13 | 0:25.94 | 0:25.70 | N/A | 6 |
| 2.7L | $13.00 |
| 2/7 | 09/02/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.84 | 0:29.36 | 0:29.36 | N/A | 4 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/02/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.33 | 0:25.56 | 0:25.56 | N/A | 8 |
| 11.8L | $61.00 |
| 5/5 | 30/01/2026 | 14 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.25 | 0:25.95 | 0:25.23 | N/A | 8 |
| 4.8L | $26.00 |
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Good effort last time when second (24.89) over 435m at Sale. Has a low draw. Prefer others.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 11/03/2026 | 3 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.89 | 0:24.46 | 0:24.46 | N/A | 1 |
| 6.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/03/2026 | 4 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.20 | 0:24.34 | 0:24.34 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/03/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.56 | 0:29.22 | 0:29.22 | N/A | 4 |
| 5.3L | $3.90 |
| 4/7 | 25/02/2026 | 3 | GR 4/5 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.02 | 0:24.78 | 0:24.47 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/5 | 22/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.10 | 0:25.10 | 0:24.22 | N/A | 1 |
| 1.0L | $4.60 |
| 2/5 | 18/02/2026 | 7 | T3 RSTW | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.23 | 0:29.02 | 0:29.02 | N/A | 8 |
| 3.3L | $5.50 |
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Has been out of the money of late. Could only manage fourth last time out over 410m at Horsham. Not far from winner last time but has the job ahead here.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 10/03/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:23.38 | 0:23.11 | 0:22.92 | N/A | 6 |
| 4.3L | $4.60 |
| 8/8 | 03/03/2026 | 135 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Horsham | 410m | 0:24.11 | 0:23.27 | 0:23.12 | N/A | 7 |
| 12.8L | $18.00 |
| 7/8 | 19/10/2025 | 9 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:29.69 | 0:28.85 | 0:28.68 | N/A | 2 |
| 12.0L | $4.90 |
| 8/8 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.84 | 0:26.09 | 0:25.79 | N/A | 3 |
| 11.5L | $12.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/10/2025 | 6 | GR 4/5 | $3,360.00 | Geelong | 460m | 0:26.31 | 0:25.83 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 8 |
| 7.3L | $12.00 |
| 5/7 | 27/09/2025 | 9 | GR 5 | $8,790.00 | The Meadows | 525m | 0:30.50 | 0:29.85 | 0:29.85 | N/A | 8 |
| 9.8L | $11.00 |
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Could only manage seventh last time but the start prior hit the frame when third (25.57) over 450m at Ballarat. Awkwardly drawn but is among the better hopes.
Last Starts 4 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 11/03/2026 | 4 | R/A FIN | $11,030.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.74 | 0:25.01 | 0:25.01 | N/A | 6 |
| 10.5L | $20.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/03/2026 | 8 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.57 | 0:25.34 | 0:24.80 | N/A | 7 |
| 3.8L | $9.50 |
| 7/8 | 27/02/2026 | 4 | GR 5 | $2,930.00 | Bendigo | 425m | 0:24.58 | 0:23.79 | 0:23.79 | N/A | 6 |
| 11.3L | $4.80 |
| 6/8 | 23/02/2026 | 12 | RST WIN H | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.12 | 0:29.56 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 8 |
| 8.5L | $15.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | R/A FIN | $3,360.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.66 | 0:25.66 | 0:25.29 | N/A | 7 |
| 0.3L | $19.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/02/2026 | 7 | RST WIN H | $2,930.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.51 | 0:25.21 | 0:25.12 | N/A | 3 |
| 4.8L | $3.60 |
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Was a winner three back at Warragul then finished in the minors before missing the frame last time when seventh (31.38) at this track. Suited here and expected to bounce back.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 09/03/2026 | 12 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:31.38 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 2 |
| 18.8L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 25/02/2026 | 6 | Rank Limit - Grade 5 | $1,740.00 | Sale | 510m | 0:28.98 | 0:28.83 | 0:28.66 | N/A | 8 |
| 2.5L | $13.00 |
| 1/8 | 19/02/2026 | 8 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Warragul | 460m | 0:26.20 | 0:26.20 | 0:26.10 | N/A | 2 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 11/02/2026 | 7 | SPEC H | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.06 | 0:24.47 | 0:24.38 | N/A | 5 |
| 8.4L | $9.50 |
| 6/7 | 04/02/2026 | 14 | Rank Limit - Restricted Win | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:25.48 | 0:24.69 | 0:24.31 | N/A | 4 |
| 12.0L | $4.80 |
| 1/8 | 21/01/2026 | 7 | Rank Limit - Grade 7 | $1,530.00 | Sale | 435m | 0:24.72 | 0:24.72 | 0:24.36 | N/A | 8 |
| 1.3L | $7.00 |
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Good effort last time when second (30.15) over 515m at this track. Drawn wide. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Ran | Win | BON | A1s | Box | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 09/03/2026 | 14 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.15 | 0:30.07 | 0:29.51 | N/A | 4 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
| 5/6 | 23/02/2026 | 21 | GR 4/5 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.08 | 0:29.33 | 0:29.33 | N/A | 2 |
| 11.5L | $16.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/02/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $1,530.00 | Ballarat | 450m | 0:25.86 | 0:25.62 | 0:25.62 | N/A | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 7/8 | 26/01/2026 | 7 | MX 3/4 | $3,880.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.28 | 0:29.67 | 0:29.67 | N/A | 4 |
| 8.7L | $41.00 |
| 1/6 | 19/01/2026 | 7 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:29.83 | 0:29.83 | 0:29.34 | N/A | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.80 |
| 8/8 | 12/01/2026 | 6 | GR 5 | $3,340.00 | Sandown | 515m | 0:30.38 | 0:29.47 | 0:29.27 | N/A | 3 |
| 13.0L | $31.00 |